Abstract: A container enclosure for removably enclosing a container, the enclosure including a base component and a cap component configured to be removably coupled to the base component. The base component includes an outer shell having a base wall and a cylindrical sidewall extending upwardly therefrom, and an interior sleeve configured to be inserted within the outer shell. Further, the cap component includes an opening and a sliding tab configured to transition between a rearward position and a forward position to open and close the opening, respectively.

Abstract: An electric-powered trimmer with a handle. A battery pack positioned in the handle. An electrical circuit positioned in the handle and electrically connected with the battery pack. The electrical circuit including a motor having a drive shaft, and a cutting assembly removeably coupled to the handle. The handle extends along a longitudinal axis and has an inner wall that defines a receptacle in a longitudinal end. The battery pack is configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis relative to the handle between (i) a first position in which the battery pack is secured within the receptacle of the handle and (ii) a second position in which the battery pack is configured to be removed from the receptacle of the handle. A plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) positioned in the inner wall of the handle. The inner wall includes a transparent section that covers the plurality of LEDs.

Abstract: A container enclosure for removably enclosing a container is provided. The enclosure includes a base component comprising an outer shell having a base wall and a sidewall extending upwardly therefrom, a support ring, and an interior sleeve. The enclosure further includes a cap component having a lower annular wall and a gasket. The gasket is disposed within a second cavity defined by the cap, and the gasket includes an aperture that is aligned with an opening of the cap component. The lower wall of the cap is configured to be inserted into the first cavity of the base component and the cap component is configured to be removably attached to the base component. The support ring is disposed around an upper end of the interior sleeve and configured to removably couple the interior sleeve to the outer shell. The interior sleeve is configured to receive a beverage container.

Abstract: An electric-powered trimmer includes a handle. A battery pack is positioned in the handle. An electrical circuit is positioned in the handle and electrically connected with the battery pack. A cutting assembly is removeably coupled to the handle.

Abstract: An electric-powered trimmer includes a handle. A battery pack is positioned in the handle. An electrical circuit is positioned in the handle and electrically connected with the battery pack. A cutting assembly is removeably coupled to the handle.

Abstract: A container enclosure for removably enclosing a container, the enclosure including a base component and a cap component configured to be removably coupled to the base component. The base component includes an outer shell having a base wall and a cylindrical sidewall extending upwardly therefrom, and an interior sleeve configured to be inserted within the outer shell. Further, the cap component includes an opening and a sliding tab configured to transition between a rearward position and a forward position to open and close the opening, respectively.

Abstract: An electric-powered hair trimmer for personal grooming purposes. The electric-powered hair trimmer has a removable blade assembly that connects to an elongated handle. The removable blade assembly includes an adjustment mechanism to quickly and accurately adjust cutting depth. The handle includes two-way facets along its outer surface, and a receptacle defined within its inner surface to receive a removable battery. The battery is configured to include a pivotable mounting hook for hanging the trimmer.

Abstract: A container enclosure for removably enclosing a container, the enclosure including a base component and a cap component configured to be removably coupled to the base component. The base component includes an outer shell having a base wall and a cylindrical sidewall extending upwardly therefrom, and an interior sleeve configured to be inserted within the outer shell. Further, the cap component includes an opening and a sliding tab configured to transition between a rearward position and a forward position to open and close the opening, respectively.

Abstract: A quick release coupling is incorporated into the drive train of the bicycle to couple the crank to the drive shaft. It includes an axle with a flat keyway facilitating installation. A crank arm has an opening matching the circumference of the shaft other than at the flat area. The opening includes a protrusion engaging the keyway to transmit torque. A land is near an end of the shaft. Each coupling has an opening similar to the opening through each crank arm. The orientation of the coupling is with the flat region aligned with the keyway. In this orientation, the coupling is slid over the end of the shaft until the flat area is aligned over the land. The coupling may be rotated until the flat area is misaligned with the keyway and within the land. In this position, the crank arm is locked.

Abstract: A quick release coupling is incorporated into the drive train of the bicycle to couple the crank to the drive shaft. It includes an axle with a flat keyway facilitating installation. A crank arm has an opening matching the circumference of the shaft other than at the flat area. The opening includes a protrusion engaging the keyway to transmit torque. A land is near an end of the shaft. Each coupling has an opening similar to the opening through each crank arm. The orientation of the coupling is with the flat region aligned with the keyway. In this orientation, the coupling is slid over the end of the shaft until the flat area is aligned over the land. The coupling may be rotated until the flat area is misaligned with the keyway and within the land. In this position, the crank arm is locked.

Abstract: A holographic imaging system and method includes a radiation source for generating radiation. A data base has a set of elements, each element is indicative of a trajectory of a light ray exiting a point in a recorded scene. A spatial light modulator is receptive of the radiation from the radiation source and the elements of the data base mapped to the spatial light modulator, thereby projecting from the spatial light modulator an optical signal in the nature of a two dimensional bitmap of the recorded scene. A diffractive optical element includes a set of basis fringes receptive of the projected optical signal from the spatial light modulator for diffracting the optical signal in a specified direction. A multiplexer is receptive of the elements of the data base for multiplexing the elements of the data base to the spatial light modulator. A timing device synchronizes multiplexing the elements of the data base to the spatial light modulator and diffracting the optical signal in a specified direction.

Abstract: A radiation conditioning system is presented as comprising a radiation source for generating radiation, a spatial light modulator receptive of the radiation from the radiation source, a control signal for addressing the spatial light modulator, and a radiation conditioning device of the radiation field from the spatial light modulator for conditioning the radiation field.

Abstract: A holographic imaging system and method includes a radiation source for generating radiation. A data base has a set of elements, each element is indicative of a trajectory of a light ray exiting a point in a recorded scene. A spatial light modulator is receptive of the radiation from the radiation source and the elements of the data base mapped to the spatial light modulator, thereby projecting from the spatial light modulator an optical signal in the nature of a two dimensional bitmap of the recorded scene. A diffractive optical element includes a set of basis fringes receptive of the projected optical signal from the spatial light modulator for diffracting the optical signal in a specified direction. A multiplexer is receptive of the elements of the data base for multiplexing the elements of the data base to the spatial light modulator. A timing device synchronizes multiplexing the elements of the data base to the spatial light modulator and diffracting the optical signal in a specified direction.

Abstract: A coffee maker having a centrifugal brewing system. The system includes a basket having a bottom and sides extending upwardly therefrom. The sides define multiple vertical ports that extend upwardly from the bottom of the basket. The basket rotates at low angular velocities, preferably less than about 150 RPM, to extract coffee. Extracted coffee exits the basket through the ports.

Abstract: A coffee maker having interchangeable carafes, a serial heating system, and a centrifugal brewing system. The coffee maker includes a glass carafe and a thermal carafe, either of which interchangeably fits within a carafe cavity. The presence of the glass carafe activates a heating element positioned under the carafe. The thermal carafe does not. The centrifugal brewing system includes a showerhead for distributing water at radially spaced locations over a rotating grounds basket. The control for the serial heating system activates and deactivates the heating element to allow for heat transfer between heated and unheated portions of the water. In an alternative embodiment including a batch water heating system, the coffee maker includes a modular distributor secured to the bottom of the water heating vessel by a hand-actuated bayonet mount for easy cleaning or replacement.